Movies and TvShows featuring "traditional-music" theme.

Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life revolves around the members of a high school koto club as they work together to overcome their personal struggles and compete in music competitions. The series explores themes of friendship, competition, romance, and the power of music to heal and bring people together.

Sawamura Matsugorou is a shamisen player of legendary talent. Upon his death, his grandson, Sawamura Yuki, lost his ability to play. Having lost his beloved sound, Yuki finds himself in Tokyo in search of a new sound to love. Tachimura Yuna, who works at a club, hooks him up with a gig to play there as a warm up act. Yuki imbues the sound of his shamisen with his many thoughts and feelings he has of others, still searching for his own sound and his own feelings.

The 1950s were an era filled with desire and aspiration, despite the aftermath of the Korean War. Jeongnyeon, a girl with a gifted voice, embarks on a journey to become the best actor of gukgeuk, or Korean female classical opera, where she encounters competition, solidarity, and growth.

Heartstrings follows the story of Lee Kyu Won, a university student majoring in traditional music, who falls in love with Lee Shin, a talented singer and guitarist. They navigate their conflicted feelings for each other amidst the pressures of school, family, and a music competition.

Written by Wang Juan (王倦), the drama is a sino-burmese wuxia travelogue road drama. It is loosely based on the true account of Prince Shwenandaw who brought his renowned dance troop for a visit to Tang in 802 AD for the purposes of diplomacy. Through this mission he spread the word about Buddhist scriptures and teachings.

Secret agent OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his fellow agent and retrieve a stolen document. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he encounters a myriad of comedic situations and characters.

Pong Lang dancing is Plengpin's favorite thing, but her mother who's a former top Pong Lang dancer always tries to stop her from doing it. Daopradub is planning to make the Pong Lang group of E-Sarn Orn Sorn come back with a new generation of dancers. She's impressed by Plengpin's performance and offers her a chance to audition for the group. Poom, Duenpradub's son, convinces her parents to let her join after she helps him get away from ruffians. Plengpin's intention is not only to pursue her dream but also find out what happened in the past. Why are her parents against her being a Pong Lang dancer?

Kaili Blues is a mesmerizing film that follows a doctor named Chen on a journey through dreams and reality. With stunning long takes and poetic storytelling, Chen navigates through his past and present in search of his nephew, Weiwei. As the boundaries between dreams and reality blur, the film explores themes of time, memory, and the cyclical nature of life.

Our Shining Days follows a group of high school students as they come together to revive their school's traditional music club. With the help of their talented teacher, they overcome rivalries and obstacles to create beautiful music and fulfill their dreams of performing on a world stage.

Zimbabwean musician, Biggie Tempo, talks to a number of UK folk musicians about their work and their views on traditional music.

The popular Alfred Ollivant novel "Bob, Son of Battle" is the source for this drama about sheep dogs in the Scottish highlands, filmed in mountains in Utah’s Garfield County. Gwenn is a crusty shepherd whose struggling relationship with his son McCallister is complicated by a predatory animal that is attacking the flocks of local shepherds.

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble is a documentary that explores the life and music of Yo-Yo Ma, a Chinese-American cellist. The film follows the journey of the Silk Road Ensemble, a multicultural musical group founded by Ma, and their unique artistic collaboration. It delves into the lives and experiences of the ensemble members, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and the impact of music in connecting people across cultures. Through interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes footage, the film showcases the power of music as a global language of joy, understanding, and expression.

Toyoda Toshiaki went to Sado Island and filmed musician Koshiro Hino and Kodo, the local Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble, while they performed music composed especially for Shiver.

In Top End Wedding, a couple is faced with the challenge of planning their dream wedding in just ten days. As they travel across Australia, they encounter various obstacles and hilarious situations that test their relationship and dedication to each other.

The Source is a comedic drama set in a traditional Muslim village in North Africa. The story revolves around a group of women who decide to go on a sex strike in order to protest and bring about change within their community. The film explores themes of gender equality, tradition, and the power of collective action.

A documentary on the surviving syncretic pagan midwinter customs of the British Isles, focusing on nine ritual celebrations ranging from the Moray Firth in the north, the Somerset Levels in the south, Humberside in the east, and County Kerry in the west. Featuring music by the Albion Band and narration by John Tams.

The Blue Beads from Greece is a comedic musical that takes place in 1960s Greece. It follows the story of a wandering peddler who becomes involved with a wealthy girl and her social circle. Through a series of humorous and musical adventures, the peddler navigates the cultural and social differences while pursuing his dreams and falling in love.

War Dance (2007) is a heartwarming documentary that follows a group of children in a war-torn region of Uganda as they use music and dance to cope with their experiences and find hope in the midst of adversity. The film highlights the power of art to heal and bring communities together.

Pavarotti & Friends 7 - For Cambodia and Tibet is a documentary concert film that features operatic tenor Pavarotti and a variety of musicians performing to raise funds for the countries of Cambodia and Tibet. The concert includes a mix of traditional music, duets, and rock-n-roll performances.